Technologists and members of the Maine food industry cautioned that requiring such a label could make the state an exception in a country where no such labels exist.
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Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker’s bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.
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Patients ask Legislature to restrict insurers’ control over medications
But an insurance industry representative argues that a bill to regulate ‘step therapy’ would favor ‘costlier, but no more therapeutically effective, brand name drugs.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of Waterville bag ban appeal clerk’s determination of Colby voter registrations
An appeal filed by opponents of a controversial plastic bag ban could likely hold up the implementation of the ban as the city is asked to re-examine 75 voter registrations.
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Finally, Rep. Pingree optimistic about bill to address ocean acidification
The phenomenon interferes with the shell growth of clams, oysters and other organisms, threatening Maine’s marine harvesters.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Twelve Republicans, including Collins, vote against Trump as Senate rejects his border emergency
Maine’s senior senator says, ‘My job is to stand up for the Constitution, so let the chips fall where they may.’
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Mills signs $7.5 million package to pay state’s bills
The supplemental budget will also help the state fight the opioid crisis and fund the state’s upcoming 2020 bicentennial.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mnuchin says he’ll protect Trump privacy if taxes requested
If the president’s tax returns are requested, it likely would set off a huge legal battle between Trump’s administration and Democrats controlling the House.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills brings back bill that would expand access to abortion
The legislation would make Maine the 9th state to authorize health care practitioners other than physicians to perform procedures, removing a barrier to reproductive health services in rural areas.
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Beto O’Rourke will run for president in 2020
After weeks of hinting, O’Rourke now must prove he has credibility beyond Texas.